Simon Fletcher

Dr. Simon Fletcher is a Principal Enterprise Fellow in the Department of Engineering at the University of Huddersfield's School of Computing and Engineering, with over 20 years of experience in machine tool accuracy improvement. He specializes in error identification, avoidance, and compensation techniques, contributing to the international reputation of the Engineering Control and Machine Performance group.

Fletcher's current research involves collaborative work with industry on detailed geometric and thermal performance assessments for precision manufacturers. This includes developing machine tool and machining process simulation software created through an InnovateUK project. His work extends to traceable on-machine inspection on large machine tools in collaboration with the Nuclear AMRC.

As co-investigator for the EPSRC Future Metrology Hub, Fletcher researches new sensor technologies for embedded measurement of machine tool structural distortion and cost-effective MEMS-based solutions with edge computing. He leads an MSc module on dimensional measurement and supervises multiple PhD students in precision engineering topics.